Pit bull terrier mixes end up in animal shelters more than any other mixed breed dog. Myths and negative publicity keep them from being adopted quickly too. What’s the solution for this misaligned pup? Sterilize your pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier mix so fewer of them end up in animal shelters. Right now, […]
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“If we need an injury repaired, we seek out a surgeon, not an animal behaviorist or ethologist. Conversely, if we want to understand community safety issues related to dog ownership, it is in the interests of all of us that we be governed by the recommendations of animal behaviorists or ethologists. We should not consult […]
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In Texas, a proposed bill to ban pit bull terriers as pets, called ”Justin’s Law,” after a 10-year-old boy in East Texas was attacked and killed by two pit bulls on the loose, has not found any legislative backers, but it’s clear the debate continues on America’s most popular dog as this story continues to surface in area news. […]
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As a keynote speaker at a recent luncheon, I was approached afterwards by several people who, even though animal welfare wasn’t their field, told me how they rescued animals and tried to find homes for them. When they learn what I do for a living, they always want to know if I can find homes for their […]
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Some people call the effort to outlaw certain breeds of dog as ”breed specific legislation.” But let’s call this effort what it really is: Whenever you focus on making certain breeds of dogs illegal to have based on physical characteristics, it’s really ”breed discriminatory legislation.” While many dog breeds can be targeted in breed discriminatory legislation, the most targeted dog in America is the […]
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About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.